Steven Ugarkovic – 6

Heavy touches characterised most of his game, but he responded with some nifty passing in the second half.

Wayne Brown 6.5

Tidy defensively but lacked going forward, despite his direct attitude.

Dimitri Petratos – 5.5

Composed but not penetrative, looks like he’ll suffer in a central role. After a bit of a nightmare, at least he scored from a rebound.              

Roy O'Donovan - 6

Deserved a 5, but Merrick clearly wants to use him as a poacher, so his lack of involvement is only half the equation.

Very quiet in the first, but tried to force the issue in the second. It was his strong shot that forced a weak palm from Janjetovic, leading to the equaliser.

Andrew Nabbout - 7   

   

Quick to press forward to mop up loose balls – clearly a plan from the Jets to encourage Western Sydney to switch early and try to steal a counter.

He wasn’t the only Jets player to pick poor options, but he was one of the most positive.

Jason Hoffman – 7.5

Showed attacking intent as soon as came on, and disappointingly for Newcastle fans was the only player in the first half who looked like he had a point to prove.

Created the Jets first goal but miss-hit a few late crosses to sour his night.

Joey Champness

Better footballer than he is rapper. Energetic and as springy as a rubber mattress, and it’s great to see a young player who doesn’t go missing for periods within the game.

Mario Shabow – N/A

Not on long enough to give a proper rating